Juicy & Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs (Easy Recipe!)

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: chicken drumsticks

Chicken breast is leaner, while drumsticks are often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Maple syrup offers a unique flavor, while brown sugar is a cost-effective sweetener.

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Spinach adds nutrients, while dried herbs are a cheaper alternative.

Clean the chicken thighs by removing excess fat.

Combine 1 tablespoon of garlic powder, 1 tablespoon of onion powder, 0.5 tablespoon of Adobo seasoning, 0.5 tablespoon of dried parsley flakes, 0.5 tablespoon of dried thyme, 1 tablespoon of Italian seasoning, 0.5 tablespoon of smoked paprika, 1/8 teaspoon of cayenne pepper, and 1 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper in a bowl.

Add a splash of olive oil over the chicken thighs.

Pour the seasoning mixture over the chicken and toss to ensure they are covered evenly.

Cover the chicken and transfer to the fridge to marinate for at least 1 hour.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C).

Transfer the marinated chicken to a baking dish.

Bake at 350°F for about 45 to 55 minutes or until the internal temperature reads 165°F (74°C).

Change the oven setting to broil and broil for about 5 minutes or until the skin is golden brown.

Optionally, air fry the chicken by preheating the air fryer to 390°F (199°C) for 3 minutes.

Place the chicken thighs skin-side down in the preheated air fryer basket.

Air fry at 390°F for 25 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F, flipping them halfway through cooking.

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